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The 2000 film “The Patriot” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on June 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

NOTE: This movie has previously been released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, back in 2018. Regardless, this time around it features some things like multiple cuts of the movie and a Dolby Vision form of HDR for the first time.

Roland Emmerich directed the film. It starred Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. The movie was nominated for a total of 3 “Oscars” (Academy Awards).

This release will come as a 2-disc set with two 4K UHD Blu-ray discs. The first disc will contain the theatrical [165-minute] cut, and the second disc will contain the UNRATED [175-minute] version. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range. Audio will be presented in Dolby Atmos and lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. This will be the first time the unrated version of the film is available in 4K, and the first time either version is available with 12-bit Dolby Vision. The release will include a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: You can now preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on Amazon. The bonus materials with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

• 165-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
• Special Features:
  • Director & Producer Commentary
  • The Art of War Featurette
  • The True Patriots Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

• 175-minute Unrated version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
• Special Features:
  • 7 Deleted Scenes with Commentary
  • Visual Effects Featurette
  • Conceptual Art to Film Comparisons